Lexus ES300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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Fog light switch
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
The fog lights enhance visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
and fog.
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Windshield wipers and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
XIntermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
Temporary operation
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected. Increases the intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a cou-
ple of times after the washer squirts.
Operating the wiper lever
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XRain-sensing windshield wipers
Temporary operation
Rain-sensing wiper operation
(AUTO)
Low speed operation
High speed operation
When AUTO is selected, the wipers will
operate automatically when the sensor
detects falling rain. The system automat-
ically adjusts wiper timing in accordance
with rain volume and vehicle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when AUTO is selected.Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a cou-
ple of times after the washer squirts.
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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper switch is turned to AUTO position while the power switch is in ON mode,
the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned
toward high while in AUTO mode, the wipers
will operate once to indicate that th e sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F
(-30°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is ad opted. It may not oper-
ate properly when sunlight from the rising or
setting of the sun intermittently strikes the
windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the
windshield.
WA R N I N G
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wi pers in AUTO mode (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-
shield is subject to vibration in AUTO mo de. Take care that your fingers or anything
else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fl uid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause lo w visibility. This may lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and
held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. (→P. 2 8 6 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.

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ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the power switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are
closed.
●Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
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■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
WA R N I N G
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity
before refueling because sparks resulting fr om static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel
may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up , resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.

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NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted sur-
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Press the opener switch to open the
fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open
and hang it on the back of the fuel
filler door.
■When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the
lever.

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap is
released, it will turn slightly in the oppo-
site direction.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WA R N I N G
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing
so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.

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ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+∗
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
→
P. 2 0 5
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
→P. 2 1 7
◆Dynamic radar cruise control
→P. 2 2 6
◆Automatic High Beam
→P. 1 8 5
∗: If equipped
The Lexus Safety System+ consists of the following drive assist systems and
contributes to a safe and co mfortable driving experience:
WA R N I N G
■Lexus Safety System+
The Lexus Safety System+ is designed to operate under the assumption that the driver
will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the occupants and the
vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of reco gnition accuracy and control performance that
this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsi-
ble for paying attention to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving safely.